AOS

[Jeff fed 12]

Hello! Im about to send my husband application for AOS, but we haven’t yet a joint bank account as evidence, my question is should i wait to have it to send the application or i can send it? Thank you for any advice 

[Crazy Cat 41,886]

There are no benefits in waiting.....none.

[Adventine 3,196]

Don't wait for the joint bank account to file AOS.

 

That said, it's fairly easy to add your spouse to an existing US bank account. My husband just emailed his bank relationship manager, I had to fill out a couple of simple forms, and we were added to each other's accounts within a few business days.

[JeanneAdil 6,510]

Timeline says you were just approved in march so the I 94 is still valid (in case u haven't done this yet)

take it and get your SS# 

i say that as i see many do not do this in the first 90 days( only from reading on here as i didn't go thru this)

but getting the SS # is a great help in getting added to checking account and to all other joint accounts

[Adventine 3,196]

I'd also like to clarify that I didn't need an SSN to get added to my husband's checking account. He simply explained to his relationship manager that we are waiting for the SSN and will provide it as soon as available. No trouble at all.

[Jeff fed 12]

8 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

Timeline says you were just approved in march so the I 94 is still valid (in case u haven't done this yet)

take it and get your SS# 

i say that as i see many do not do this in the first 90 days( only from reading on here as i didn't go thru this)

but getting the SS # is a great help in getting added to checking account and to all other joint accounts

I just did the SS# but they give me a paper which says it will take four weeks... waiting 4 weeks before i fill the AOS it a lot

[Jeff fed 12]

1 minute ago, Adventine said:

I'd also like to clarify that I didn't need an SSN to get added to my husband's checking account. He simply explained to his relationship manager that we are waiting for the SSN and will provide it as soon as available. No trouble at all.

The bank ask that my husband has to have a ID with his picture on it with the our adress 

[Crazy Cat 41,886]

1 minute ago, Jeff fed said:

I just did the SS# but they give me a paper which says it will take four weeks... waiting 4 weeks before i fill the AOS it a lot

You aren't waiting for a SSN before you file the I-485, are you?  SSN is not required for that.

[Jeff fed 12]

1 minute ago, Lucky Cat said:

You aren't waiting for a SSN before you file the I-485, are you?  SSN is not required for that.

Im waiting for a SSN to get my husband an ID such as drivers license. Bc the bank i have account on ask an ID to which has our Adress to add it to my bank account. That’s why

[Crazy Cat 41,886]

1 minute ago, Jeff fed said:

Im waiting for a SSN to get my husband an ID such as drivers license. Bc the bank i have account on ask an ID to which has our Adress to add it to my bank account. That’s why

When do you plan to file the I-485.....sooner is better.

[Adventine 3,196]

As @Lucky Cat mentioned, you don't need to wait for the SSN or joint bank account to file your AOS papers. If your bank is giving you a hard time, you can file the AOS papers now, then while waiting for the AOS interview, you can sort out everything related to the joint account, SSN, driver's license, etc.

[Jeff fed 12]

Just now, Lucky Cat said:

When do you plan to file the I-485.....sooner is better.

I have already have everything except the joint account... as soon as i have it i will fill the I-485, yes sooner is better(next month) that’s why i need some advice. And thank you so much for your help

1 minute ago, Adventine said:

As @Lucky Cat mentioned, you don't need to wait for the SSN or joint bank account to file your AOS papers. If your bank is giving you a hard time, you can file the AOS papers now, then while waiting for the AOS interview, you can sort out everything related to the joint account, SSN, driver's license, etc.

Thank you 🙏🏾 

[Ayrton 965]

1 hour ago, Jeff fed said:

I have already have everything except the joint account... as soon as i have it i will fill the I-485, yes sooner is better(next month) that’s why i need some advice. And thank you so much for your help

Thank you 🙏🏾 

The only proof of marriage you have to send with the application is the marriage certificate. Nothing else. 

 

All other evidence, you will bring to the interview. So you have months and months ahead to get an ID for him, add him to the bank account. Again, no other evidence is required at time of filing, only marriage certificate.

[Jeff fed 12]

6 minutes ago, Ayrton said:

The only proof of marriage you have to send with the application is the marriage certificate. Nothing else. 

 

All other evidence, you will bring to the interview. So you have months and months ahead to get an ID for him, add him to the bank account. Again, no other evidence is required at time of filing, only marriage certificate.

Thank you so much

[Dodorina 6]

you dont have to wait for that, When I filrd for AOS, I didnt send the joint bank account as proof as I didnt have a SS# yet.  however my husband did add me as a authorized user on his CREDIT Card, and that can be done without a SS#, so that would work too,  if not you can always show some other proof of joint LEASE Contract or that you are a beneficiary of your spouse's insurance!!